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It's cliche, but true: Your people are your biggest asset. There's nothing more important than hiring people who are a strong fit for the job responsibilities and also align with your organization's values and mission. But recruiting the right people for your team can pose a challenge, and the hiring process can leave managers feeling exhausted.

Today’s guest is Tatiyana Cure. Tatiyana brings her extensive background as an executive recruiter and talent acquisition leader to her work of coaching managers. She has partnered with thousands of hiring managers in a wide variety of industries. She is passionate about helping managers achieve their business goals through effective talent strategies. Tatiyana wrote her first book: "Hire to Win: Manager's Practical Guide for Attracting and Interviewing Top Talent" to share a blueprint for those looking for a step-by-step guide in hiring.

We talk about the ins and outs of hiring: how to write a good job description, how to distinguish who to invite to an interview and who to pass on, how to handle reference checks, and so much more, so that you can hire the right people for your team.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro

• (01:25) Why Hiring Is So Challenging for Managers

• (03:10) The Recruiting Intake Process: Building Your Blueprint

• (5:02) How to Write a Clear, Compelling Job Description

• (7:45) Understanding Applicant Types (Blanket, Role Player, Stretcher, Head Scratcher)

• (10:15) Deciding Who to Interview and Who to Pass On

• (12:40) Designing a Strong, Aligned Interview Process

• (14:55) Including Stakeholders & Peer Interviews

• (33:36) Creating Space for a Reverse Interview

• (19:05) Discussing Work Styles Early to Avoid Future Conflict

• (21:10) How to Conduct Effective Reference Checks

• (23:00) Common Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

• (29:53) Questions to Ask References That Actually Reveal Something

• (30:23) A Great Manager Tatiyana Worked for

• (31:12) Where to Find Tatiyana + Her Book

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Keep up with Tatiyana Cure

- Website: https://howtowintalent.com/

- Book: Hire to Win

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiyanacure/

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